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@@ -77,12 +77,12 @@ Please keep the change in a single MR **as small as possible**. If you want to c
 
 For examples of feedback on merge requests please look at already [closed merge requests](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/merge_requests?assignee_id=&label_name=&milestone_id=&scope=&sort=&state=closed). Please ensure that your merge request meets the following contribution acceptance criteria.
 
-**Please format your merge request as follow:**
+**Please format your merge request description as follows:**
 
 1. What does this MR do?
 2. Are there points in the code the reviewer needs to double check?
 3. Why was this MR needed?
-4. What are the relevant issue numbers / [Feedback items](http://feedback.gitlab.com/)?
+4. What are the relevant issue numbers / [Feature requests](http://feedback.gitlab.com/)?
 5. Screenshots (If appropiate)
 
 ## Contribution acceptance criteria